Activity Background
The USAID Responsible Investment and Trade Activity is a five-year (2020 – 2025) activity that will work with a broad range of international and domestic private sector firms and civil society actors to promote civilian ownership of the Myanmar economy by increasing the share held by responsible, accountable, and transparent firms. Through the Activity, USAID will increase trade and private sector investment. To attract and sustain investment and trade, the Activity is supporting firms operating in or entering the market in Myanmar to improve corporate governance, business transparency, and competitiveness.
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Consultant Title: Aquaculture Consultants
Project : USAID Responsible Trade and Investment Activity (the Activity)
Location : Remote
Reports to : Chief of Party or the designee
DAI is seeking consultants with expertise in the aquaculture business to support the Activity’s work on promoting trade and investment in this sector. Expertise should be in at least one of the areas below:
- Market expansion (both domestic and international) for aquaculture businesses
- Aquaculture sector-specific export/import trade compliance
- Standards and Certification development for the aquaculture sector
- Product development for aqua-based processed/packaged foods
Minimum Qualifications
- At least a bachelors’ degree in aquaculture, agriculture, agribusiness, economics, business, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience working in the aquaculture sector in Myanmar and/or the region.
- Working knowledge of the private sector including SMEs, investors, financial lenders, and business advisory services in the aquaculture sector in Myanmar.
- Experience working with international donor-funded projects.
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills
How to apply:
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit their CV via the link below and are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Due to the volume of applications that we receive and the urgency to fill positions, only shortlisted applicants will receive notifications on the next steps.
Please apply here: https://fs23.formsite.com/OLJTgx/suag45ontr/index.html